On 8/13/23, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Travis L. Stephenson, age 43, of Mt. Carmel for Battery following a physical dispute at a residence in the 400 block of E 5th Street.  During their investigation, officers found evidence that an intoxicated Stephenson slapped a male subject standing outside of Stephenson’s neighbor’s home due to a prior argument.  The victim was allowed to sign charges resulting in Stephenson’s arrest.  Stephenson was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of bond.